Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Sharon A. Exe

Sharon A. Exe

Aug 24, 2021

Sharon A. Exe, nee Headtke age 66 yrs. passed away suddenly. Resident of Worth, IL beloved wife of the late John L. Exe; devoted daughter of the late Roger and Rosemarie nee Cuculic Headtke; loving sister of Wayne ( Carol) and Mark (the late Sandra) Headtke. Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until...

Nancy Kendra

Nancy Kendra

Aug 22, 2021

Nancy Kendra, resident of Diamond, IL passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 Beloved wife of the late Raymond Kendra; devoted daughter of the late Stanley and Mae Kowalski Visitation Wednesday 3:00 p-8:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills to Sacred Heart Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery

Thaddeus Zielinski

Thaddeus Zielinski

Aug 21, 2021

Ted Zielinski, resident of Palos Hills, IL passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 Beloved husband of Barbara nee Cummings; loving father of Todd (Debbie), Tom (Mariette) Zielinski and the late Mary Ivanov. Cherished grandfather of Robin Zielinski, Candice (Ruben) Rodriguez, Amanda (Curtis) Kruder, Denise Walters, Nick Zielinski, Noah and Taylor Zielinski; proud great-grandfather of 5; dearest brother of late...

Daniel J. Kwiat

Daniel J. Kwiat

Aug 18, 2021

Daniel J. Kwiat, 80, of Hickory Hills and Chicago, IL passed away Wednesday, August 18 th . Beloved husband of Carolann Kwiat (nee Bonior) for 52 years. Devoted father of Kevin (Jennifer) Kwiat, Sharell (Ken) Sandvoss, and Kimberly (Marc) Rieck. Beloved Grandpa of Jonathan, Julia, Tyler, Ryan, Alexis, Elaina and Gareth. Loving son of the late Charles and Rose Kwiatkowski....

Marina Xenos

Marina Xenos

Aug 15, 2021

Marina Xenos, (nee Triantafillou), 74, of Palos Hills, passed away peacefully on August 15th, after a three year valiant battle with cancer. She leaves behind her children, Marietta (the late Michael) Igoe, Helen (Themis) Raftis, and Nick Xenos as well as her grandchildren Paul and Marina Raftis. Marina was born in Zakynthos, Greece, one of six children. There, she met...

Frank J. Kreczmer

Frank J. Kreczmer

Aug 7, 2021

Frank J. Kreczmer , Army Veteran Beloved husband of Barbara Marchese; loving father of Tracy and Daniel Kreczmer Cherished grandfather of Noah and Cade Kreczmer; dearest brother of 15; dear uncle of many. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 7 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL. Interment Private

Maria Dremonas

Maria Dremonas

Aug 7, 2021

Maria Dremonas (nee Marinakis) 94 of Hickory Hills and formerly of Kastri Kynourias Greece, passed away peacefully into eternal life on August 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late James Dremonas for over 45 years. Dearest mother of Dena Dremonas, Stella (Dennis) Bouros, Peter Demonas, Joanne (Byron) Olson, and Panos Dremonas. Loving Yiayia of Pete Bouros, Kristina Bouros, Byron James...

Cindy Gray Kostrubala

Cindy Gray Kostrubala

Aug 4, 2021

Cindy Gray Kostrubala nee Cohen, passed away suddenly at her residence in Elgin Beloved wife of Bart Kostrubala, loving mother of Justin Gray; devoted daughter of Sanford and the late Marilyn nee Hutner; dearest sister of Genny Cohen; kind aunt to Jack and Ashley Brown, Andrew, Courtney, Anthony, Edward and Natalie Kostrubala; Cindy was a diehard Cubs Fan and avid...

Eric Otto Acker Jr.

Eric Otto Acker Jr.

Aug 4, 2021

Acker Jr.-Eric Otto. Veteran of Korean War, Passed away on August 4th, 2021. Resident of Worth, Il. Beloved husband of Josephine A. (nee Balas). Loving Father of Dennis (Donna) Acker and Sara (Dennis) Miller, and the late Kenneth (Jennifer Printy) Acker; Cherished Grandfather of Elizabeth Miller, Brianna Simmons, Rachel Miller and Hanna Miller. Brother of the late Ronald Acker. Eric...

Gary P. Mc Cormick

Gary P. Mc Cormick

Jul 28, 2021

Gary P McCormick December 14, 1944 - July 28, 2021 Gary McCormick, proud US Army Veteran Beloved husband of Roxanne, nee Krivacek. Loving father of Scott, Todd, ( Joanne ) Cherished grandfather of Zackary, Nicholas, Christopher, Matthew. Preceeded in death by his parents: Eula Sammons and J. McCormick. His greatest pleasure in life was fishing. He was a lifetime member...

Dolores Grzadzinski

Dolores Grzadzinski

Jul 22, 2021

Visitation Tuesday, July 27th, 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with a Vespers service at 7:00 p.m. Friends and Family will gather Wednesday, July 28th, at Holy Cross Church, Joliet Il. for an 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery In Calumet City. Please omit any type of Lilies if you chose to send flowers

George A Kwak

George A Kwak

Jul 21, 2021

George A. Kwak, U.S. Army veteran of WWII, Long time resident of Brighton Park Chicago, Illinois. Beloved husband of the late Lois G. nee Johnston Loving father of Norman, Paul (Lynne), Mark (Debra), and John Kwak and Michelle (Terry) Vagnoni Cherished grandfather of Kara, Nicholas, and Matthew Kwak and Gisa Vagnoni Dearest brother uncle and friend to many Family and...

Leo Konieczka

Leo Konieczka

Jul 21, 2021

Leo Konieczka, passed away suddenly on July 21, 2021 Beloved husband of Lorraine M. nee Fronczak; loving father of Grace (Gary) Grossklaus, Thomas Konieczka, Judy (Richard) Boeschel, Matthew Konieczka and Carol (Scott) Finnegan; Cherished grandfather of Deanna, Andrea, Lauren , Jennifer, Andrew, Kevin, and Daniel; Proud great-grandfather of Sophia, Emilia and Olivia. Dearest Brother of the late Pearl Konieczka Member...

Viktoras Bilaisis

Viktoras Bilaisis

Jul 19, 2021

Viktoras Bilaisis Passed away July 19, 2021 at 96 years of age. Born October 6, 1924 in Linkaičiai, Lithuania. Beloved husband of Danutė Balickaitytė; loving father of daughters Vilija (Pete Probst) and Dalia (Ken DeMuth), cherished grandfather of Peter (Megha), Jonathan, Paul Henry, Emily, and Alex; great-grandfather of Suriya. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday 5:00 P.M....

Antonio Alvarez Jr.

Antonio Alvarez Jr.

Jul 15, 2021

Antonio Alvarez Jr. Resident of Crestwood Illinois, formerly of Concan, TX. Beloved husband of Ofelia nee Sales, loving father of Nelda ( Juan "Rick") Valle, Maria (Nicholas) Leftakes and the late Michael David Alvarez; cherished grandfather of Michael (Tammy Antonides) Martinez, John-Anthony Valle and Kristina Flens Services and interment private.

Terrence Ryan

Terrence Ryan

Jul 14, 2021

Terrence F. Ryan, proud U.S. Marine Veteran; beloved husband of Theresa A. nee Galuszka, loving father of Peter (Debra) Ryan, Colleen (Roger)Bandurski, and Maureen (Jim) Rapata; cherished grandfather of Edmund Bandurski, Amanda (Brandon) Sink, Lauren and Ryan Rapata; dear brother of Jay (Georgia) and Tom (Debbie) Ryan; dearest uncle of many. Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:45...

Clarence Arthur Coleridge

Clarence Arthur Coleridge

Jul 10, 2021

Clarence “Cole” Coleridge , age 94 of Dolton, Illinois passed away July 10, 2021 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Daphne Coleridge (Hennebury) of 69 years until her passing in June 2020. Son of William and Elfrida (King) Coleridge. Loving father to Douglas Coleridge (Sheri) of Parker, Colorado; daughter Janet Vickers (Joseph; devoted grandfather to Brandon Coleridge (Candice), Jenna...

Cornelius Jazbutis

Cornelius Jazbutis

Jul 9, 2021

Cornelius (Kornelijus) Jazbutis died on July 9, 2021, at the age of 88. He was born on April 16, 1933, in the Village of Virbalai in the Skuodas district, Lithuania. Cornelius was the son of teachers Kazys and Stefanija (nee Rankaitytė) Jazbutis, who were deported to Siberia on June 14, 1941, by the Soviet occupiers of Lithuania. Cornelius and his...

Kenneth A. Koehler

Kenneth A. Koehler

Jul 6, 2021

Kenneth A. Koehler, suddenly age 78 years U.S. Navy Veteran beloved husband of Deborah nee Komar; loving father of Gary (Miyuki)Gumienny, Tricia and Scott (Jennifer) Gumienny; Cherished grandfather of Kristy (Teddy) Moore, Jessica and Savannah Eckhardt, Kristyn (George) Gumienny, Kai Gumienny, Vivian, Blair, and Scott Gumienny; dearest brother of Donna (Bob) Negrich and the late Richard (Robin) Koehler; dear uncle...

Robert J. Wetzig

Robert J. Wetzig

Jul 4, 2021

Robert J. Wetzig passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 4, 2021; Loving father of Angela Arnold, Joshua Arnold and Tyler Kuhl;beloved and cherished son of Charlene (Pat) Wetzig-Schiavone and Robert (Kim) Wetzig Sr.; loving grandson of Yolanda Schiavone and the late Ronald R. and Eileen Ziemann, William and Jacqueline Wetzig; cherished and loving brother of Anthony (Kelly) Wetzig, Lisa Hasier,...